The extrusion unit with direct dosing for the production of highly filled 3-layer PVC pipes is running: "Bahrain Pipes, one of the largest pipe manufacturers in the Middle East, was the first customer to choose our modern and sustainable machine solution", Gernot Dorn, international Sales Director at battenfeld-cincinnati in Vienna, is pleased.
With PharmaGuard, a PP-based, recyclable blister packaging solution, SSüdpack Medica paved the way for greater sustainability in the pharmaceutical industry. But that was just the beginning.
Propylene contract price is expected to decline in April. Many traders do not see positive prospects for the polypropylene market in the coming months.
trinamiX GmbH, a leading provider of mobile spectroscopy solutions and subsidiary of BASF, will participate in the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2025, taking place in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Plastics used for the insulation of medium, high and extra-high voltage cables must meet the highest standards of purity. The two most common materials are XLPE (cross-linkable polyethylene) and PP (polypropylene). Both materials have their specific advantages, but also special requirements that must be considered in the extrusion process.
SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has announced that a food-contact grade of its Trucircle portfolio of certified renewable polypropylene (PP) resins is used in the production of Hetbahn instant white rice packaging bowls by CJ CheilJedang.
MECSPE 2025, one of the most important trade fairs for innovations in the manufacturing industry in Italy, took place in Bologna from 5 to 7 March.
GreenDot keeps on leading towards circularity of polyolefins for packaging. Latest innovations will be presented at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2025 on April 1 and 2 in Amsterdam.
Whether it be cereals, laundry detergent or medication, primary and secondary packaging is used to protect products against environmental influences. In particular, manufacturers seek a coating solution made from sustainable ingredients.
Berry Global’s range of reusable plastic cups has been selected for the pioneering Borrow Cup "collaborative returnable cup initiative", which was launched in Glasgow, UK, at the end of January.
Low demand for polypropylene hindered price large increases despite producers’ efforts to improve margins. Throughout February, traders hoped for a market revival at the beginning of March, when the construction and agricultural sectors are traditionally more active.
Envalior’s Bond-Laminates will present its latest fiber composite innovations at JEC World 2025, focusing on new mobility and sustainability.
